Traditional Icelandic Pancakes | Pönnukökur (Crêpes)

Icelandic pancakes, “Pönnukökur” are crepe-like pancakes enjoyed on January 25th each year. They are best served with homemade rhubarb jam and whipped cream. Also, some people like to cover them in sugar, roll them up and fold them in two to be eaten like a hot dog.

Prep Time 5

Bake / Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Equipment

Icelandic pancake pan

Signature Spatula

Ingredients

▢ 2.12 oz (60 g) butter (Melted)
▢ 5.65 oz (160 g) all-purpose flour
▢ 1/2 tsp (2 g) baking powder
▢ 1 tsp (2 g) ground cardamom
▢ 1/2 tsp (3 g) sea salt
▢ 2 eggs (Large | At Room Temperature)
▢ 1 Tbsp (15 g) coffee (Freshly brewed)
▢ 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) vanilla bean paste
▢ 18 oz (510 g) milk (At Room Temperature)

TOPPINGS

▢ rhubarb jam (Four Fruits Spread | St Dalfour)
▢ whipped cream
▢ granulated sugar (To sprinkle while hot)

Instructions

ICELANDIC PANCAKES PREPARATION

Place butter in a small sauce pan. Heat on low until the butter has melted. Set aside.
2.12 oz butter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cardamom and sea salt.
5.65 oz all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 2 eggs, 1 Tbsp coffee, 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 18 oz milk
Make a well, add the eggs, freshly brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste and 1/2 of the milk. Start mixing from the center going outwards taking a little bit of flour at a time. NOTE: This is the secret to get a batter with no lumps! Add the rest of the milk and the melted butter.

COOK!

Heat your Traditional Icelandic Pönnukökur pan if you have one, or a regular Pancake pan on a medium heat 5 minutes prior starting making your "Crêpes".
When ready, lightly oil the surface with a kitchen towel and pour one large scoop of batter in your pan, spreading it over while moving your pan into a gentle circle.
Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!

TOPPINGS

Icelandic pancakes, “Pönnukökur” are crepe-like pancakes best served with homemade rhubarb jam and whipped cream, folded in triangle.
rhubarb jam, whipped cream
Also, some people like to cover them in sugar, roll them up and fold them in two to be eaten like a hot dog. Which one will you choose? We liked them both. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
granulated sugar

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